Failures & Lessons with Twitch Founder and former Atrium CEO, Justin Kan
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In this episode of the Magic Minds podcast, Justin Kan and James Beshara explore the intricacies of entrepreneurship, focusing on the importance of storytelling, understanding one's zones of genius, and the personal reflections on insecurity and success. Justin, the former co-founder and CEO of Atrium and video streaming platforms like Twitch, shares his journey of building companies, the lessons learned from failures, and the significance of finding meaning in one's work. The discussion also dives into coaching founders and the key themes that emerge in guiding them towards success. In this conversation, James Beshara discusses the importance of challenging assumptions in entrepreneurship, the power of collaboration, and the significance of finding one's passion in relation to market fit. He emphasizes the need to manage expectations in business and explores innovative ideas that can contribute to mental health. Throughout the discussion, he shares personal anecdotes and insights that highlight the fluidity of entrepreneurship and the necessity of adaptability. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Justin Kan and His Ventures 03:02 The Formula for Building Companies 06:13 Understanding Zones of Genius 08:52 The Importance of Storytelling in Business 12:00 Insecurity and Success: A Personal Reflection 15:05 Coaching Founders: Key Themes and Advice 36:38 Challenging Assumptions in Entrepreneurship 39:50 The Power of Collaboration and Energy 51:19 Finding Your Passion and Market Fit 55:12 Managing Expectations in Business 01:06:35 Innovative Ideas and Mental Health Dive into "Magic Minds" with host James Beshara, where wisdom and innovation meet comedy and storytelling from the world's most brilliant minds. From the heart of startup culture to the depths of philosophy, James engages with thinkers, doers, and artists to uncover secrets of creativity, productivity, and personal well-being. Inspired by his own transformative journey and the creation of Magic Mind, this podcast is a beacon for anyone looking to enhance their mental performance, self-growth, and perspectives. Join us to elevate your morning ritual and unlock your highest potential. James Beshara (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/jamesbeshara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) is a renowned startup founder of multiple companies, a prolific startup investor in 200+ others including some of the biggest startup names on the planet, a husband and father of three little girls, and philosophy student and teacher in Los Angeles. James also co-hosts Yoga For Your Intellect (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.YFYI.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), a biweekly long-form conversational podcast with his teacher Joseph Emmett ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yogaforyourintellect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) and a daily podcast and Youtube channel dedicated to the timeless wisdom of the Upanishads (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thedailyvedantic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). Justin Kan's website: ⁠https://justinkan.com/⁠ Justin Kan's Youtube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JustinKanTV⁠ Justin Kan's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/justinkan⁠ Justin Kan's LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinkan⁠
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